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2012 Mini Hardtop and 2016 BMW 3-Series Specifications
| Model Year | 2012 | 2016 | |
| Model | Mini Hardtop | BMW 3-Series | |
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| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 2dr Hatch | 4dr Wagon | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 97.1 in | 110.6 in | -13.5 in |
| Length | 145.6 in | 182.0 in | -36.4 in |
| Width | 66.3 in | 71.3 in | -5 in |
| Height | 55.4 in | 56.3 in | -0.9 in |
| Curb Weight | 2546 lb. | 3620 lb. | -1074 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 10.6 gal. | 15.8 gal. | -5.2 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 38.8 in | 40.4 in | -1.6 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 50.3 in | 55.1 in | -4.8 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 41.4 in | 42.0 in | -0.6 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 37.6 in | 38.3 in | -0.7 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 44.7 in | 55.1 in | -10.4 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 29.9 in | 35.0 in | -5.1 in |
| Total Legroom | 71.3 in (over 2 rows) | 77 in (over 2 rows) | -5.7 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 5.7 ft3 | 17.5 ft3 | -11.8 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 24.0 ft3 | 53.0 ft3 | -29 ft3 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Mini Hardtop
| 2012 Mini Hardtop Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2012 | 2dr Hatch 121-horsepower 1.6L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
Rear seat room is extremely limited but it's a Mini...not a mini van! see full Mini Hardtop review |
| 2012 | 2dr Hatch 121-horsepower 1.6L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
We're tall and have room to spare. see full Mini Hardtop review |
| 2011 | 2dr Hatch turbocharged 181hp 1.6L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
Small children, petite women and Hobbits may sit in the back on short trips. Otherwise, forget it. It's a MINI! see full Mini Hardtop review |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2016 BMW 3-Series
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2016 BMW 3-Series.
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